NORTH CAROLINA — While North Carolina is better known for mild winters, measurable snowfall is possible in the state during January based on long-term weather records.
Historical data from the National Weather Service shows that January is typically the coldest month of the year in North Carolina, making it the most likely time for snow when winter storms move through the region. Snowfall has occurred in January across much of the state, from the mountains to parts of the Piedmont and even portions of the Coastal Plain, though frequency and amounts vary widely by location.
The North Carolina mountains experience snowfall every winter, with January often producing multiple snow events due to colder temperatures and frequent passing storm systems. In higher elevations, snow accumulation in January is common and can range from light dustings to several inches during stronger systems…